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''Napster-Proof'' Charley Pride CD...A Winner for Music City Records.


Business & Entertainment Editors

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--July 24, 2001

Music City Records announced today the results of the first copy-protected audio CD in the marketplace -- "Charley Pride -- A Tribute to Jim Reeves James Travis "Jim" Reeves (August 20 1923 – July 31 1964) was an American country and pop singer. Early life & rise to fame
Reeves was born James Travis Reeves in Galloway, a small rural community near Carthage, Texas.
."

The country artist's CD was released in May and utilizes SunnComm's (OTC OTC

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OTC

See over-the-counter market (OTC).
:SUNX) proprietary copy inhibitor technology called MediaCloQ.

Bob Heatherly, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of Music City Records, stated, "We are elated e·lat·ed  
adj.
Exultantly proud and joyful.



e·lated·ly adv.

e·lat
 with the results of Charley Pride's CD. The 'Tribute to Jim Reeves' release has been very well received by the consumer. Once the customers registered the disc and downloaded it to their computers, they discovered how user-friendly the process is." He added, "SunnComm's MediaCloQ protection has performed as promised in restricting the CD's 'copy-ability.' This opens the door for future artists to join the battle against piracy piracy, robbery committed or attempted on the high seas. It is distinguished from privateering in that the pirate holds no commission from and receives the protection of no nation but usually attacks vessels of all nations. ."

SunnComm's president, Peter H. Jacobs, said: "This is a giant step for artists and record companies in the fight to protect their intellectual property. When new technology is introduced, customer service calls and product returns can determine viability in the marketplace; to date, the protected release of Mr. Pride's new CD has been a tremendous success." Jacobs continued, "These positive results will pave PAVE Cardiology A clinical trial–Post AV Node Ablation Evaluation  the way for other record labels to take action to protect their artists."

Peter Trimarco, president and CEO of Fahrenheit Entertainment (OTC:FHOT), the company which has been the conduit in the relationship between Music City and SunnComm, added: "Our major concern was to make absolutely certain SunnComm's technology did not alter the quality of the music or diminish the consumer experience in any way. We are thrilled with the results and will be incorporating this technology on all future releases."

John D. Aquilino, chairman and chief technology officer for SunnComm, remarked, "The most important issue now is for SunnComm to turn the rollout of this successful product into revenue for our company and value for our shareholders."

SunnComm, Inc. (OTC:SUNX) is a leader in digital content security for compact discs with its MediaCloQ suite of products. The SunnComm technology was commercially released by Music City Records and became the United States' first "cloaked" audio CD. "Charley Pride -- A Tribute to Jim Reeves" is available at retailers around the world. SunnComm develops proprietary (patents pending) software applications designed to protect digital intellectual property from unauthorized duplication.

SunX, Digital Content Cloaking Technology, DC2, MediaCloQ and SunnComm are trademarks of SunnComm, Inc. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

Statements contained in this release which are not historical facts may be considered "forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

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